September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)
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2. ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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5. STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)
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5.1. Recognition of La Joya ISD Campus Educators who Participated in the TEA Educator Assessment Item Review Committees, presented by Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development
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5.2. Recognition of La Joya ISD Educators Selected for TEA State Assessment Educator Review Committees (Summer 2026), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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5.3. Recognition of IT Professional Day - September 15, 2026, presented by Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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5.4. Recognition of National Security Officer Appreciation Week - September 20-26, 2026, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police
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5.5. Proclamation Recognizing September 21-25, 2026, as National GEAR UP Week in La Joya ISD, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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6.1. 2026-2027 Annual School Plan & Superintendent Constraint 1, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent & Ms. Jodie Adair, Deputy Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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6.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports - August 11 & August 24, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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6.3. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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7.1. Technology: From Foundation to Future, presented by Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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7.2. Strategic Compensation & Principal Excellence Initiative (PEI) Updates, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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7.3. Update on Staff Attendance & Substitute Coverage Protocols, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent, Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services, and Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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7.4. Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2025 - June 30, 2026, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services & Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
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8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. At the request of any member of the School Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed from the consent agenda and given individual deliberation and action. Requests for the removal of an item from the consent agenda are to be made to the presiding officer at the time that the consent agenda is up for consideration. |
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8.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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8.1.1. Approval of MOU between Buckner Children and Family Services, INC. and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.2. Approval of Equipment for Personal Electronic Devices in Compliance with HB 1481 and Policy through Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.1.3. Approval of MOU between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and La Joya Independent School District
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8.1.4. Approval of Agreement for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Health Access through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
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8.1.5. Approval of GEAR UP Pathways to the Future 2026-2027 Budget Awarded Worksheet for Palmview and La Joya High School
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8.1.6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and the City of Palmview for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.7. Approval of CTE Technology Purchases Leading to Industry-Based Certification through the District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation
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8.1.8. Approval to Purchase iCEV CTE Instructional Materials for Middle School and High School for the 2026-2027 School Year through the Educational Materials and Equipment
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8.1.9. Approval to Purchase Industry-Based Certification Exams, Licenses, Practice Assessments, and Certification Preparation Curriculum for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.1.10. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and La Joya Area Federal Credit Union for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.11. Approval to Purchase NHA Health Science Industry-Based Certification Resources for 2026-2027 through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.1.12. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and SDS Construction LLC for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.13. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between La Joya Independent School District and Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Advancement Development (RGV LEAD) for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.14. Approval of Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Template for 2026-2027
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8.1.15. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and Zitro Electric for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.16. Approval of Ratification of Purchase for Dual Enrollment Textbooks for the Fall 2026 Semester
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8.1.17. Approval of Purchase of Teacher/Administration Desktops and Monitors for School Counselors through District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation #2026-815
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8.1.18. Revisions to Lone Star Governance Goal Progress Measure Targets
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8.1.19. Approval of College Prep Course MOU with Region One
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. Board Workshop August 11, 2026
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8.2.2. Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027 and Regular Meeting August 24, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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8.3.1. Approval of 2026 La Joya ISD Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2025 Debt Tax Collections
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8.3.2. Approval of July 2026 Tax Collectors' Report
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8.3.3. Approval of Investments/Investment Earnings as of June 30, 2026
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8.3.4. Approval of Consulting Services for Business and Finance Leadership and Operational Support through a Purchasing Cooperative
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8.3.5. Approval of Phase VI - Financial Audit Services RFQ#2025-12
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8.3.6. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-05 on Sources of Instruction Related to Investment Responsibilities
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8.3.7. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-06 to Adopt the Investment Policy and Strategies as Presented and Designate the Investment Officers for La Joya ISD
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8.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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8.4.1. Approval of T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.4.2. Approval of the PowerSchool Agreement Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.5. Information & Technology:
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8.5.1. Approval of Fortinet Security Services through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.5.2. Approval of Educational Productivity and Collaboration Platform through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.5.3. Approval of Lightspeed Alert Student Safety Monitoring System through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.6. Lone Star Governance:
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8.6.1. Approval of the Report on the 2026-2027 Annual School Plan (ASP) & Superintendent Constraint 1
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8.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports for August 11 & 24, 2026
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8.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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8.7.1. Approval of Land Agreement Lease UMOS - Palmview Migrant & Seasonal HeadStart Center - Acceptance of Payments and Approval of Terms
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8.7.2. Approval of Voice Evacuation System Upgrade for Diaz-Villarreal Elementary through Fire Alarm Inspection & Repair Services
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8.7.3. Approval to Replace Rooftop HVAC Unit in Front Office at Evangelina Garza Elementary through Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services
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8.7.4. Approval of Voice Evacuation System Upgrade for Escandon Elementary through Fire Alarm Inspection & Repair Services
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8.8. Superintendent's Office:
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8.8.1. Approval of Updated La Joya ISD Police Department Policy
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8.8.2. Approval of the Raptor Emergency and Visitor Management Systems Access through Purchasing Cooperative
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9. CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork)
Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. |
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9.1. Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)
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9.2. Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)
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9.3. Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)
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9.4. Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)
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9.5. Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)
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10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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11. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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11.1. Approval of MOU with McAllen ISD (Regional School for the Deaf), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.2. Approval of Senate Bill (SB) 12 Update: Annual Certification Submission and Trustee Information Requirements, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. September 2026: National Suicide Prevention Month
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12.2. September 2026: Attendance Awareness Month
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12.3. September 2026: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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12.4. September 8-11, 2026: National Read a Book Day & International Literacy Day - Central Office Staff will Read to Students at Selected Campuses
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12.5. September 10, 2026: World Suicide Prevention Day
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12.6. September 11, 2026: Patriot Day
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12.7. September 11, 2026: Juarez-Lincoln HS Parents' Night
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12.8. September 13, 2026: National Grandparents Day (Campus Celebrations)
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12.9. September 13-19, 2026: National Arts in Education Week
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12.10. September 13-19, 2026: National Adult Education & Family Literacy (AEFL) Week
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12.11. September 14-20, 2026: Celebrate Freedom Week
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12.12. September 15, 2026: International Dot Day
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12.13. September 15, 2026: IT Professional Day
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12.14. September 15 to October 15, 2026: National Hispanic Heritage Month
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12.15. September 17, 2026: Constitution Day
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12.16. September 18, 2026: GO Gold Community Event @ La Joya Pack Stadium
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12.17. September 20-26, 2026: National Security Officer Appreciation Week
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12.18. September 22-26: National GEAR UP Week
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12.19. September 23, 2026: Education Technology Day
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12.20. September 24, 2026: GEAR UP Family Kick-Off
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12.21. September 24, 2026: CTE Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting
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12.22. September 24, 2026: Palmview HS Homecoming Parade
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12.23. September 25, 2026: Palmview HS Homecoming
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12.24. September 25, 2026: National Teaching Assistants' Day
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12.25. September 26, 2026: National School Parent Group Day
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12.26. September 26, 2026: FAFSA Join Beta Letter
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12.27. September 29, 2026: TACRO College Fair @ Juarez-Lincoln HS
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12.28. September 30, 2026: La Joya ISD Punt, Pass, & Kick
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12.29. October 9 & 12, 2026: Holidays - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students
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12.30. October 14, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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13. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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14. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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